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Relief Updates for Impacted Families and Individuals (8/14/15)

August 26, 2015 is the application deadline for FEMA and SBA!

If you were impacted by the May 5th – June 22nd disasters you need to apply before the 8/26/15 deadline passes!
[see below for registration information]

General:

DIAL 2-1-1: Heartline 2-1-1 provides information on disaster relief resources (temporary shelters, donation drop off locations, volunteer opportunities, and agencies taking displaced pets). NEW: Oklahomans who desire assistance with storm-related debris removal, repairs, flood recovery, or other clean-up needs can dial 2-1-1 to register their needs on a statewide work-order list (Crisis Cleanup). Callers will be asked for their name, contact information, and types of damage/needs. 2-1-1 will add the information to a work-order list on Crisis Cleanup where registered organizations working in the area will be alerted to the need and can contact callers directly as soon as possible. Note: 2-1-1 is accepting these calls to support organizations like Serve Moore, OK United Methodist Church, the Southern Baptists, and others who provide volunteers. 2-1-1 does not deploy volunteers to affected areas or coordinate volunteer activities directly, they are providing a valuable service by connecting those who need volunteers with organizations who have volunteers!

March 2015 damage? As the community of disaster care providers transitions to long-term recovery, please Dial 2-1-1 for information on available resources, to report storm related clean-up needs (see above), or to get in touch with a Catholic Charities Case Manager

Flood Recovery Resources:

North Dakota State University (NDSU) Flood Recovery Videos and Materials: These fantastic resources include general and farmstead flood recovery checklists and a series of instructional videos published by the Extensions service at NDSU. Go to www.ag.ndsu.edu/flood for more info!

Flood Recovery Tutorial Video: The Southern Baptist Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) has a NEW VIDEO tutorial for home owners and disaster relief volunteers who want to learn how to care for a flooded home. Visit http://www.okdisasterhelp.org >> Flood Recovery Training

FEMA:

May 5th – June 22nd, 2015 FEMA Declaration: Disaster impacted individuals and families should register with FEMA (1-800-621-3362), the FEMA declaration was approved for May 5-June 22 in many Counties (see news releases below for details). Survivors can apply for state and federal assistance online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or via smartphone or tablet using the FEMA app. People may also call 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585 from 6 AM to 9 PM Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services can call 800-621-3362.

SBA:

Disaster impacted families and businesses can apply for wonderful, low-interest loans available to help them recover to a new normal!

May 2015 SBA Declaration: Agencies, Long-term Recovery Committees, or other groups who would benefit from a presentation over the May 2015 SBA declaration and associated programs can contact R. Gary Colton, SBA Public Information Officer (email coordinator@oklarc.org for contact information). Here are flyers about SBA’s disaster declaration for the Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds & Flooding occurring in Oklahoma May 5 through June 4:

March 2015 SBA Declaration: Businesses can still apply for Economic Injury loans until 1/7/2016; however, the deadline for disaster loans for Physical Damage to residences and businesses was 6/8/15. Here are flyers about SBA’s disaster declaration for the Tornadoes, Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds & Flooding occurring in Oklahoma March 25 through March 26, 2015:

Volunteers:

United Way of Central Oklahoma is providing a digital portal for volunteers to register their information to be connected with organizations who accept volunteers for disaster relief work! Go to www.volunteercentraloklahoma.org to signup and support your community!

Donations:

As supplies are distributed, monetary donations allow organizations flexibility to purchase items as needed. Also, buying supplies locally builds resilience in local businesses and economy. Several orgs are taking specific donations from neighboring Oklahomans but please visit their website, social media, & call to confirm the need is not already met before you purchase or transport items.

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC): Publicly supported CMHCs cover all 77 counties in Oklahoma with satellite offices or other specialized programs within their service areas. The CMHC’s will provide short-term counseling to disaster survivors in their areas, with no formal intake or payment necessary. The CMHC in each service area is also responsible for crisis services, and is the point of contact for assessment for civil commitment after a person’s initial evaluation by local law enforcement. Further information regarding services provided by ODMHSAS can be accessed through: www.ok.gov/odmhsas and you can access the list of CMHCs at http://www.ok.gov/odmhsas >> Mental Health >> Mental Health Centers by City.

Disaster Distress Helpline: To get help and support for any distress that you or someone you care about may be feeling related to any disaster, call 1-800-985-5990or or text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor; and, here is an informational brochure: PEP12-DDHBRO